# Sign Regulations in Camdenton, Missouri

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Camdenton, Missouri, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Camdenton, Missouri (MO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/missouri/camdenton
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-15
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33127722#33127722)

## At a glance

Camdenton, Missouri regulates 51 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Off-Premises Signs in the Non-Residential Zoning Districts (A-1, C-2, I-1, I-2, PUD) zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall, 700 sq ft, and 50 ft wide, with a 50 ft from ROW; 1400 ft from other off-premises setback (Sec. 400.270(H)). Most commercial signs in Camdenton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 22 | 16 ft | 80 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3TH) | 7 | 15 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 50 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Commercial District (C-1) | 7 | 16 ft | 100 sq ft total per frontage | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts (A-1, C-2, I-1, I-2, PUD) | 20 | 30 ft | 700 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign - For Sale/Lease (Residential) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 1 per parcel | On property being sold/leased | — | 400.270(E)(2)(a)(2), Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Garage Sale | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 5 | On premises | — | 400.270(E)(2)(a)(4), Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Community/Fundraising Events | 6 ft freestanding / 8 ft wall | 32 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 1 | On premises | — | Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Lawn Signs (General) | 3 ft | 3 sq ft (18"x24") | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 5 | On premises | — | Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Feather Flag Banners | 16 ft | 30 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 3 | On premises | — | Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Inflatable Signs | Per admin approval | Per admin approval | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 1 | On premises | — | Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - For Sale/Lease (Commercial) | 6 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 32 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 1 per parcel | On property | — | Table 400.270 |
| Temporary Sign - Construction Project Identification | 8 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 32 sq ft per sign | — | At least 20 ft from edge of paved public roadway | 2 per parcel | On construction site | — | Table 400.270 |

### Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3TH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign - Residential Identification Single-Family/Home Occupation | 6 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 3 sq ft | — | Not required | 1 per lot | On premises | — | 400.270(F)(1)(a), Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Residential Identification Duplex/Home Occupation | 6 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 3 sq ft per sign | — | Not required | 1 per dwelling unit, max 2 per building | On premises | — | 400.270(F)(1)(a), Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Apartment Complex Identification (3-12 units) | 6 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 32 sq ft | — | Not required | 1 per complex | At complex entrance | — | 400.270(F)(1)(b), Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Apartment Complex Identification (Over 12 units) | 6 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 32 sq ft per sign | — | Not required | 1 per entrance, max 2 per parcel | At entrances | — | 400.270(F)(1)(b), Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Subdivision Identification | 6 ft freestanding | 32 sq ft per sign | — | Not required | 1 on each corner of entry street, total 64 sq ft per entrance | At entry streets | — | 400.270(F)(1)(c), Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Public/Semi-Public Use (Schools, Worship, etc.) | 15 ft freestanding / 10 ft wall | 50 sq ft per sign | — | 15 ft from front line | 2, 1 may be freestanding | On premises | — | Table 400.270 |
| Permanent Sign - Cemetery Identification | 6 ft freestanding | 32 sq ft | — | Not required | 1 per entrance | At entrance | — | Table 400.270 |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts (A-1, C-2, I-1, I-2, PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (<150 ft highway frontage) | Highway frontage × 0.2 (max 30 ft) | 100 sq ft total | — | Not required to conform to district setbacks | 1 | Along Highway 5, 54, or Business Route 5 | — | 400.270(G)(5), Table 400.270 |
| Freestanding Sign (150-250 ft highway frontage) | Highway frontage × 0.2 (max 30 ft) | 200 sq ft total | — | Not required | 2 | Along Highway 5, 54, or Business Route 5 | — | 400.270(G)(5), Table 400.270 |
| Freestanding Sign (>250 ft highway frontage) | Highway frontage × 0.2 (max 30 ft) | 300 sq ft total | — | Not required | 3 | Along Highway 5, 54, or Business Route 5 | — | 400.270(G)(5), (G)(6), Table 400.270 |
| Freestanding Sign (Not Along Highway) | 20 ft | 80 sq ft | — | Not required | 1 | On premises not along Hwy 5/54/Bus 5 | — | 400.270(G)(4) |
| Roof Sign | 4 ft above roof | 50 sq ft | — | 3 ft from edge | 1 | On roof | — | 400.270(G)(9), Table 400.270 |
| Off-Premises Sign | 30 ft | 700 sq ft | 50 ft | 50 ft from ROW; 1400 ft from other off-premises | 1 per premises | Along Hwy 5 or 54 only | — | 400.270(H) |
| Directional Sign - On-Site | Per approval | 2 sq ft | — | Per approval | Per planning board approval | For traffic/pedestrian direction | — | 400.270(G)(1)(a)(3), Table 400.270 |
| Off-Premises Sign/Billboard | 30 ft | 700 sq ft | 50 ft | 50 ft from ROW; 1400 ft from other off-premises | 1 per premises | Along Hwy 5 or 54 only (not C-1) | — | 400.270(H) |

## Prohibited signs in Camdenton

- Moving signs of which all or any part of the sign moves or which appears to move by any means, including fluttering or rotating. This prohibition includes but is not limited to pennants, streamers, or propellers. This prohibition does not include feather flag banners or inflatable signs.
- Signs with flashing lights, except lamp bank type bulletin boards, reader boards and electronic message signs, and illuminated signs which indicate the time, temperature, weather or similar information provided that the total area of the sign is not greater than thirty-two (32) square feet and the color or intensity of light is constant, except for periodic changes in the information display.
- Strips or strings of lights outlining property lines or sales area(s). This prohibition does not include lights placed on the building in celebration of seasonal holidays.
- Signs on public land or public right-of-way. This includes utility poles, stop signs, street signs, traffic lights, etc.
- Portable Signs. Signs that are not securely affixed to the ground or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure.
- Signs attached to, or placed on any vehicle, including a trailer that is parked in public view on private or public property. This provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle operating during normal course of business or parked after business hours. This prohibition does not include vehicle wraps.
- Temporary signs which do not comply with all provisions of this Section.
- Obsolete signs remaining sixty (60) days after they become obsolete.
- Signs installed, erected, enlarged or structurally altered in violation of the provisions of this Section.
- Signs which have become deteriorated or damaged to an extent that the cost of the reconstruction or restoration of such signs is in excess of fifty percent (50%) of its replacement value exclusive of foundations.
- Other signs not expressly permitted by this Section.

## Signs exempt from permit in Camdenton

- Temporary signs located on the owner's property for a period of thirty (30) days prior to an election involving candidates for a Federal, State or local office that represents the district in which the property is located and removed within seven (7) days after any such election.
- One (1) temporary sign located on a property when the owner consents and that property is being offered for sale or lease any time prior and up to the date of possession by a person purchasing or leasing the property.
- A property owner may place and maintain one (1) temporary sign on the property in conjunction with traditionally accepted patriotic, religious, seasonal celebrations, holidays or community events.
- Temporary lawn signs placed on premises no more than five (5) days prior to a garage sale with a City-authorized garage sale permit.
- Official public notices and notices posted by a public authority in accordance with public notice requirements as may be required by law.
- Temporary signs must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the edge of the paved surface of public roadways.
- Business directional and wayfinding signs posted by the City of Camdenton.
- Governmental signs for the control or direction of traffic and other public purposes, such as neighborhood watch program signs, historical markers and plaques, or temporary emergency signs.
- 'No Parking' or 'No Trespassing' signs which are no larger than two (2) square feet in gross sign area.
- Tablets or plaques in building walls denoting names of buildings, names of officers and officials and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other similar material.
- Address numbers.
- Signs required for accessibility and required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Flags of any nation, State, County, City, church, community or school program or other government unit. Flags are limited to a total of four (4) flags.
- Vehicular Signs. Any permanently attached vehicular sign with business information attached to such vehicle shall be exempt. No sign shall be allowed which extends outward from the original vehicle body in any manner (lettering must be on the vehicle and not on a sign attached to the vehicle). Signs are painted, vinyl or wrapped.
- Emergency Replacement Sign. In the event a permanent sign is substantially damaged through fire, flood, act of God, insurrection or similar emergency beyond the control of the business owner or occupant, a temporary sign shall be allowed for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days.
- Window Signs. Window signs are allowed in commercial zoning districts, except the total area of such signs shall not block more than fifty percent (50%) of the total glass frontage area of the business. This shall include lighted 'open' signs. Window signs shall not include flashing, animated or electronic message signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan, to scale, is required for applications to construct off-premises signs or billboards, containing the proposed location of the sign on the property; the distance from the proposed sign location to any buildings and adjoining street right-of-way lines and driveway entrances; proposed sign location to the next nearest billboard sign; the distance from the proposed sign location to the nearest street intersection in either direction; other information deemed necessary by City Officials; a representation of the proposed sign, to scale, including the width and length of the sign faces and height from surrounding grade.
- Any person may apply to the City Board of Adjustment for permission to construct a sign which does not comply with the provisions of this Section (variance meeting).
- For any freestanding sign or projecting sign, the applicant shall submit a site plan drawn to scale, locating such signs by dimensions from lot lines (as part of permit application).

## Full detail

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